Whether you’re looking to put your car through its MOT or wanting to get a service most people are looking for the same thing, a garage that will be honest and reliable and not cost over the odds on any work that will need to be done. But how do you go about finding one? […]
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Tyre rotation for longer lasting tyres
The best way to preserve your tyres is through regular rotation. Swapping the tyres around will combat uneven wear that could lead to a premature tyre change, and also evens out the discrepancy in wear between the front and rear tyres. The driven wheels will typically suffer much more wear than the un-driven wheels so […]
What is that? Car diagnosis
When something is wrong with your car you need to get a professional’s opinion on what it is and how to fix it, however sometimes it’s good to know likely outcomes of common symptoms displayed by your vehicle, so here’s a few hints as to what certain indicators could mean. What’s that constant knocking noise? […]
How to Check the Pressure of a Car Tyre
If you are the owner of a car, and you use it as your only means of transport to commute to and from your workplace, it is quite likely that the tyres of your car will go through a lot of wear and tear. However, to make sure that your tyres last longer, you must […]
Upgrading your headlights
With many new cars fitted with ultra bright xenon or LED headlights, you may feel like your being left in the dark with your standard halogen bulbs. Having brighter headlights can definitely be a blessing when driving at night, particularly with many councils now turning off much of the street lighting after midnight in a […]
Trusting your car garage
Finding a garage you can trust is always a stressful business. Most people have a fairly limited knowledge of the workings of a vehicle and it’s easy to feel “blinded by science”. How do you know parts need replacing or if work has been done or not? The truth is, most mechanics and garages aren’t […]
Tyre sealant woes
Many new cars lack the good old spare wheel these days. There are good reasons for this, such as space, weight and cost saving. Some manufacturers offer space saving spare wheels. Others have run flat tyres to get you out of trouble. Many, however, offer only a can of tyre sealant and a compressor. On […]
What has happened to Vauxhall?
The popular, mainstream manufacturer has felt like it’s losing it’s way for some time now. With it’s flagship models ever more eclipsed by German brands in it’s traditional fleet core market, and it’s hatchback and supermini models finding their ground ever more encroached by an expanding range of smarter, cheaper, and better looking models, Vauxhall […]
Skoda is no longer a brand to be ashamed of
20 or so years a go Skoda was a bit of a laughing stock only known for its cars with awful build quality, lack of reliability and ugly looks. You may be surprised to hear, that following a recent survey by Autocar, Skoda is now one of the most popular brands and Skoda owners are […]
Repair or scrap your car
If your car has been involved in an accident or it has suffered mechanical damage, then you need to weigh up the cost of repairs compared to the value of the car. If your have been involved in an accident, your insurance company will ask you to take the car to an approved garage to […]